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Swains Islanders mark 100 years under US flag
Talanei
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May 14, 2025
Play Audio https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/594/2025/05/14132704/swains-song.mp3 The Swains Island Centennial Flag Day yesterday may not have been on the same scale as the American Samoa and Manu’a Flag Day...
American Samoa Governor Visits U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
DVIDS - Georgia
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May 13, 2025
Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, welcomes Governor of American Samoa Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula to USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Honolulu, May 12, 2025. Discussions included modernization of...
A Family Tree grows one leaf at a time in American Samoa
Samoa News
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May 14, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The desire to connect with living family, and with those who have passed on, is bringing a new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple to American Samoa. Entering the So’otaga Open House held last month at...
Swains Island Day officially set as a holiday in American Samoa
Samoa News
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May 8, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Issuing only his second Executive Order, since being elected, Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has established May 13th as “Swains Island Day” — an official holiday in American Samoa. The EO preamble reads: WHEREAS,...
Governors of American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and US Virgin Islands see opportunity in Trump presidency
Pasquines
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May 14, 2025
The election of President Trump has caused considerable disruption among many elected officials within the territories. However, many territorial advocates are optimistic that relations with the Trump administration may prove to be beneficial in...
Program for Swains Island centennial anniversary, May 13
Talanei
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May 12, 2025
Rain or shine the celebration of the Swains Island centennial, marking the day when the island became part of the territory of American Samoa will go on tomorrow. The venue for the celebration is Utulei Beach Park. It’s an early morning start. All...
Lawyer for 10 Whittier family members says delays expected in Alaska voter misconduct case
Alaska's News Source
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June 6, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The lawyer representing 10 different American Samoan family members who are accused by state prosecutors of committing voter misconduct said Thursday that he expects multiple delays in the case. The argument against the...
Tonga dominates American Samoa 5-1 in OFC U-16 finale
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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May 10, 2025
Tonga wrapped up their OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 – Qualifying campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over American Samoa in Nuku’alofa. The hosts delivered a scintillating performance in front of a home crowd, showcasing their offensive...
Elementary school administrators report possible domestic abuse of minor
Samoa News
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June 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 8, 2025, elementary school administrators contacted the police and reported a possible domestic abuse case regarding a minor who was scared to go home. The defendant was later arrested and charged with: Count...
April’s Basic Food Index for American Samoa: Egg prices have escalated
Samoa News
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May 8, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Food prices are going up, period. The best clue: “It’s the eggs, stupid!” April’s Basic Food Index (BFI) for American Samoa has experienced an increase of 4.0% from March of this year with the most notable rise in the...
Tonga Sign Off In Style With Big Win Over American Samoa
Scoop
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Having conceded twice late on to deny them victory against Vanuatu, Tonga started brightly, looking to finish with a flourish in front of their home fans. Less than three minutes were on the clock when they got the perfect start, Benton Setefano...
Two men charged with assault, one assaulted a minor, while other resisted arrest
Samoa News
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June 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 5, 2025, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call regarding a disturbance between several individuals. The altercation caused harm to a minor who attempted to stop the fight. Two individuals were later...
Governor lauds contribution of women
Talanei
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June 4, 2025
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula spoke about the essential role of service in society and the valuable contributions of women in leadership and community engagement at a luncheon hosted by the Pacific Center for Human Security to celebrate the...
VSO outreach brings counseling for Veterans and their families
Samoa News
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June 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii has recognized Ray Loo of American Samoa for his outstanding service, dedication, and advocacy as a VFW Veterans Service Officer (VSO). VSO Loo brings a wealth of...
“A POTATO-SHAPED ROCK”, this is what deep sea mining is all about
Samoa News
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June 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The waters around the Pacific Ocean territory are estimated to contain large amounts of potato-shaped rocks filled with the building blocks for electric vehicles and other electronics. Deposits of these polymetallic...
Promising swell inbound for WSL longboard qualifier at Ala Moana Bowls
Maui Now - Hawaii
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The iconic lineup of Ala Moana Bowls awaits to determine 2025 WSL Longboard Tour qualifiers. (Credit: WSL / Heff) A solid swell is forecast for Monday, setting up favorable conditions for the World Surf League’s Local Motion Surf Into Summer At...
Appointment of TAOA Deputy Director raises questions
Talanei
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June 5, 2025
The appointment of Tafua Faau Seumanutafa, as Deputy Director of the Territorial Administration on Aging Office has raised questions. He served a federal prison term for conspiracy to defraud the US government while he was Chief Procurement...
Why the Jones Act’s future is dividing Ned Lamont, Joe Courtney
The Connecticut Mirror
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June 6, 2025
Support trusted journalism in Connecticut. Join CT Mirror’s members today and make an impact. Faced with widespread voter frustration over energy costs and limited capacity on pipelines delivering natural gas to Connecticut, Gov. Ned Lamont...
“LUNGS OF THE EARTH” photo & caption
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
Finafinau youth leader Sierra Fata before the 35-foot whale sculpture carved from a 1,500-year-old redwood log that was unveiled at Clear Lake CA this week, during the “Lungs of the Earth” Global Healing Launch. The multi-ton carving will be on...
Amata Honors Henry Saaga and thousands of heroes for D-Day and Battle of Midway Anniversaries
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the memory of Henry Saaga, who fought in the Normandy invasion, as the United States and World War II allies commemorate the anniversaries of two of the great turning points of the...